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A fluid connector is provided for a biopsy system that includes a vacuum assisted biopsy device, a first fluid source and a second fluid source. In an embodiment, the fluid connector includes a body member having a first input port, a second input port and an output port. The first input port includ

A fluid connector is provided for a biopsy system that includes a vacuum assisted biopsy device, a first fluid source and a second fluid source. In an embodiment, the fluid connector includes a body member having a first input port, a second input port and an output port. The first input port includes a first check valve in fluid communication with the first fluid source, the second input port includes a second check valve in fluid communication with the second fluid source and the output port is provided in communication with the vacuum assisted biopsy device. A biopsy system including a fluid connector of the present invention is also provided.

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What is claimed is: 1. A fluid connector for a biopsy system including a vacuum assisted biopsy device, comprising:a unitary body member defined by a first channel and a second channel, wherein the second channel is integrally connected directly to the first channel; and wherein the first channel is

What is claimed is: 1. A fluid connector for a biopsy system including a vacuum assisted biopsy device, comprising:a unitary body member defined by a first channel and a second channel, wherein the second channel is integrally connected directly to the first channel; and wherein the first channel is defined by a first inlet port and an outlet port, and wherein the second channel is defined by a second inlet port and a distal end, and wherein the distal end intersects the first channel; and wherein the first channel includes a first check valve; and wherein the second channel includes a second check valve, and the outlet port is in communication with the biopsy device, and wherein the first check valve is configured to automatically open when a vacuum is introduced through the biopsy device and to the fluid connector, and wherein the second check valve is configured to be selectively opened.